Janelas Abertas
Antonio Carlos Jobim Lyrics

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Sim
Eu poderia fugir, meu amor
Eu poderia partir
Sem dizer pra onde vou
Nem se devo voltar

Sim
Eu poderia morrer de dor

Eu poderia morrer
E me serenizar

Ah
Eu poderia ficar sempre assim
Como uma casa sombria
Uma casa vazia
Sem luz nem calor

Mas

Quero as janelas abrir
Para que o sol possa vir iluminar nosso amor

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Antonio Carlos Jobim's Janelas Abertas (Open Windows) invite us to explore themes of love and vulnerability. The song begins with the singer considering the possibility of running away from their emotions, of leaving everything behind without any clear destination. The lyrics have a melancholic tone, hinting at the singer's experience of pain and loss.

The second stanza takes a turn towards death, suggesting that the singer may have considered this as an escape from their suffering. The image of dying and finding serenity in death is a powerful one, and it speaks to the depths of the singer's pain.

Despite these darker themes, the song ends on a hopeful note. The singer declares their desire to open the windows, to let the light in and illuminate their love. This closing stanza is a gesture towards vulnerability, a willingness to be seen and to engage with the world in a more open and honest way. The song suggests that while pain and suffering are an inevitable part of life, there is also the possibility for healing and connection.

Line by Line Meaning

Sim
Yes

Eu poderia fugir, meu amor
I could run away, my love

Eu poderia partir
I could leave

Sem dizer pra onde vou
Without saying where I'm going

Nem se devo voltar
Or if I should come back

Sim
Yes

Eu poderia morrer de dor
I could die of pain

Eu poderia morrer
I could die

E me serenizar
And serenade myself

Ah
Oh

Eu poderia ficar sempre assim
I could always stay like this